37 x 53 cm | 14 x 20 in
Subject: People
Tags:
Intricate,
Dance,
Birds
'Distant Song', original photo etching on paper in a limited edition of 30. This work is from Ashmanâs' 'Flowers and Birds' series. Hereby a poem or phrase is given to the dancer as a starting point, from which the work evolves. "Further layers add new constructs until the etching process translates the final image into a coherent whole. The addition of birds, flowers and other elements allows the viewer a window into the subconscious inner world, a different reality to the visible." "I created 'Distant Song' during my residency in China. The peacock image was inspired by a print in the V&A collection."
Notable Achievements 2021
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With an impressive resumé and critical acclaim, Margaret Ashman presents sophisticated photo etchings. Investigating the human figure and movement by using dancers as her subject she captures softness and energy in her photographs using a multi-layered approach and incorporating oriental imagery. Asian influences are evident in the simplicity and minimalism of these harmonious compositions. Soulful, sensitive and powerful work.
Margaret's work was selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2023.